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Mr. Blue
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:15 am Post subject: reduce sail |
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There is an option on both the battle screen and the big map to reduce sail or whatever its called. Does anyone actually ever use it? I suppose it might be useful on the battle map just before the enemy fires chain shot, but I always forget about this option and only use it if I happen to hit the wrong key by mistake. _________________ " ... the mistakes that we male and female mortals make when we have our own way might fairly raise some wonder that we are so fond of it. " George Eliot |
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Roland
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Posted: Sat Dec 24, 2011 4:49 am Post subject: |
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From the manual:
Reefed sails: A ship with reefed sails has lowered some of her sails to protect them from enemy cannon fire, particularly from broadsides of chain shot. In addition, ships with reefed sails have a tighter turning radius than ships with full sails. However, ships carrying reefed sails move significantly slower than do ships under full sails.
As I recall, some aficionados of the ship of the line follow a precise pattern of reefing and raising sails in maneuvering their vessels to deliver broadsides from downwind while avoiding enemy broadsides. I went through a phase where I used a variation of this (back when I actually used my cannons), but these days I usually just try to close and board as quickly as possible. |
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sparticus
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Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2011 9:26 am Post subject: Re: reduce sail |
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Mr. Blue wrote: | There is an option on both the battle screen and the big map to reduce sail or whatever its called. Does anyone actually ever use it? I suppose it might be useful on the battle map just before the enemy fires chain shot, but I always forget about this option and only use it if I happen to hit the wrong key by mistake. |
I use it it battle - reduce sail - them turn - the ship turns quicker. |
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davyjones
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:39 pm Post subject: |
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I try to lower sails, especially if wind is low and the boats are where I want them... Less risk that way. |
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maturin
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:00 am Post subject: |
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Is there any sense of reefed sails in the navigation mode? To avoid damage caused by a passing pirate or pirate hunter for example? |
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Dave the Knave
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Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:08 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | some aficionados of the ship of the line follow a precise pattern of reefing and raising sails in maneuvering their vessels to deliver broadsides from downwind while avoiding enemy broadsides. |
That's exactly what I do. It's the best way to use the Ship of the Line's speed and firepower, while minimizing the fact that it makes a big target.
It's good practice for any ship, actually, when you need to develop the skills you need for a lengthy ship battle. You can save your crew from wastage in a boarding battle by adroitly dismasting the foe at sea, without loss. My crew's greatest value to me is their ability to sack cities.
For example, I have used War Canoes to chip away at Galleons. I let then chase me. Then I turn, reef sails, and fire. Then I speed up again just out of range. Eventually, the enemy ship surrenders and I lose not a crewman...
When using a Ship of the Line, one broadside is usually enough...
Lastly, you sustain less sail damage when you reef your sails- from storms on the navigation map, or from enemy action in combat mode. _________________ Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves;
Britons never shall be slaves. |
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Rusty Edge
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Posted: Thu Jul 25, 2013 7:21 pm Post subject: |
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Dave the Knave wrote: | Quote: | some aficionados of the ship of the line follow a precise pattern of reefing and raising sails in maneuvering their vessels to deliver broadsides from downwind while avoiding enemy broadsides. |
That's exactly what I do. It's the best way to use the Ship of the Line's speed and firepower, while minimizing the fact that it makes a big target.
It's good practice for any ship, actually, when you need to develop the skills you need for a lengthy ship battle. You can save your crew from wastage in a boarding battle by adroitly dismasting the foe at sea, without loss. My crew's greatest value to me is their ability to sack cities.
For example, I have used War Canoes to chip away at Galleons. I let then chase me. Then I turn, reef sails, and fire. Then I speed up again just out of range. Eventually, the enemy ship surrenders and I lose not a crewman...
When using a Ship of the Line, one broadside is usually enough...
Lastly, you sustain less sail damage when you reef your sails- from storms on the navigation map, or from enemy action in combat mode. |
Useful information. I didn't know that much about it, although I do use reefed sails that way when using a SotL or Large Frigate. |
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AdamMil
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Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Reefing the sails is most helpful when you're facing into the wind and need to get turned around quickly, since they substantially improve maneuverability into the wind. Other than that, I rarely do it. I certainly don't use it to reduce damage to my sails. I prefer to make sure I never get hit in the first place. |
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